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Checkerspot Caterpillar

Chlosyne spp. (Nymphalidae, Nymphalinae, Melitaeini)

Photo by LuisStevens
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22.1298, -100.988

Field Notes

Description:

Cluster of orange and black caterpillars . About 5 cm long.

Habitat:

Semi desert.

Reference Links:

Chlosyne

Species ID Suggestions

most likely a Checkerspot

Chlosyne spp. (Nymphalidae, Nymphalinae, Melitaeini)

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Spotted for Missions

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Mexico Horn of Plenty
Mission
Caterpillars and larvae of the World
Mission
Flora y Fauna de San Luis Potosí

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PublishedMay 4, 2013

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